Damien Hardwick has actually attempted other coaches to tag Nick Daicos and Jordan De Goey out of close video games after Gold Coast broke Collingwood hearts in a huge surface on Saturday. The Suns led by 32 points late in the 3rd quarter however the Magpies’ experience in close video games appeared to count when they took the lead with 4 minutes left on the back of 6 unanswered objectives. In front of a sell-out crowd of 23,029, Bodhi Uwland broke a take on and Ben Long bombed an objective to put Gold Coast back ahead before Ben Ainsworth included another to extend the lead beyond a kick. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Three minutes stayed however some brave Suns defence, led by ruckman Jarrod Witts in spite of copping a knock to the back, guaranteed there would be no wonder for the ruling premiers. Gold Coast’s 14.17 (101) to 13.12 (90) success maintained an unbeaten record in the house and Hardwick’s side now sit ninth on the ladder– as one of 8 groups with 8 wins up until now this season. Collingwood still head that group thanks to an extra 4 points from their 2 draws, with Brisbane next as an outcome of their own draw. Gold Coast have not complete a round as high as ninth this late in the season because 2014, the year Gary Ablett’s hurt shoulder destroyed their finals hopes. They are now within touching range in a tight season of lastly breaking their September dry spell. Ben King kicked 4 objectives while Noah Anderson (38 disposals) was all over and Sam Flanders (33 touches and one objective) was likewise respected. Collingwood looked predestined for another final-quarter fairy tale when the returning Jordan De Goey (21 touches, 2 objectives) brushed a deal with and booted a ripping objective from the pocket. Nick Daicos (32 touches, 2 objectives) then did it himself from the centre bounce to make it a four-point video game. Nathan Kreuger was the male to boot the visitors ahead before the Suns puffed their chests out and discovered a reaction. “God, they’re amazing aren’t they, the method they return,” Hardwick stated of Collingwood. “Hint to other coaches: when the video game’s like that, tag Daicos, tag De Goey. They’re unbelievable the method they interact. “We attempted, however could not get it done. When we did get headed we reacted actually well.” Hardwick was specifically delighted with the efforts of forward-turned protector Joel Jeffrey and emerging wing Uwland. It was a chess match in between the 2 sides early, Gold Coast rising and the Magpies responding with 3 runaway objectives from their defence. The Suns didn’t tag Daicos, rather backing their midfield to go toe-to-toe with the Magpies. The home side’s pressure raised in the 2nd term, keeping the visitors scoreless up until Josh Daicos’s objective 3 minutes before half-time minimized the margin to 20. Collingwood had the much better of the 3rd term too, Nick Daicos ultimately transforming their area into an objective to make it a 12-point video game. The Suns kicked the next 3, King including his 4th as they threatened to streak clear before the Magpies’ inescapable however eventually not successful charge. “Anyone that’s viewed us in the last number of years understands we’re coming,” McRae stated, regreting their failure to produce the necessary pressure and strength till the last term. “We’re truly pleased with that … however we do not wish to remain in these positions “How numerous times do you wish to put yourself in a position where you’re going to need to do this incredible resurgence?” – with AAP
Nick Daicos susceptible as Damien Hardwick sends out ‘tip to other coaches’ after Suns’ win over Collingwood
